Federal Grant Award Summary

University Legal Services, Inc. received a $188,180 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Disabilities (also known as the Administration for Community Living) under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities in Washington, D.C.

Under this grant, University Legal Services will deliver voter education and assistance, training for election officials and poll workers on disability rights and best practices, advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, polling place accessibility guidance, and support for individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievance procedures related to voting access. The organization will provide direct assistance to voters with disabilities, including voter registration support, ballot access support, accessible voting equipment education, and guidance on physical accessibility improvements to polling locations. These services align with the Protection and Advocacy Systems' mandate to remove barriers to electoral participation and ensure individuals with disabilities can exercise their voting rights fully.